Workers Compensation Program Services

The City of Linden needs qualified individuals or firms to serve as defense counsel for its Workers Compensation Program on an as-needed basis. The selected contractor must provide a self-insured retention of $750,000.00 for workers compensation and deliver legal representation in all litigation phases, including preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, and attending depositions, settlement conferences, pretrial motions, and trials. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Onshore USA entities are eligible to bid, but offerors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience as defense counsel for workers compensation matters. Offerors must submit technical and cost proposals—including hourly rates or retainers—along with required forms such as the Non-Collusion Affidavit and Stockholder Disclosure Certification through the MuniVendor eProcurement platform. The buyer will evaluate total offer content to select the most advantageous proposal in the city's best interest. Questions must be submitted via email to Jessica Slawinski by October 26, 2026, and final electronic proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.